TEST BANK INTRODUCTION TO
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 10TH
EDITION BY CONSTANCE G.
VISOVSKY PHD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN,
CHERYL H. ZAMBROSKI PHD, RN,
SHIRLEY M. HOSLER MSN, RN
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
Nursejournal
,Table Of Contents
UNIT I GENERAL PRINCIPLES .................................................................. 2
Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process In Lpn Practice ........................................ 2
Chapter 02: Legal, Regulatory, And Ethical Aspects Of Drug Administration ........................... 12
Chapter 03: Principles Of Pharmacology .................................................................................. 21
UNIT II PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION ................................. 36
Chapter 04: Drug Calculation: Preparing And Giving Drugs ..................................................... 36
UNIT III DRUG CATEGORIES ................................................................... 47
Chapter 05: Drugs For Bacterial Infections ............................................................................... 47
Chapter 06: Drugs For Tuberculosis, Fungal, And Parasitic Infections ...................................... 65
Chapter 07: Drugs For Viral And Retroviral Infections .............................................................. 74
Chapter 08: Drugs For Allergy And Respiratory Problems ........................................................ 87
Chapter 09: Drugs Affecting The Renal/Urinary And Cardiovascular Systems ......................... 97
Chapter 10: Drugs For Central Nervous System Problems ..................................................... 109
Chapter 11: Drugs For Mental Health ..................................................................................... 121
Chapter 12: Drugs For Pain Management............................................................................... 136
Chapter 13: Drugs For Inflammation, Arthritis, And Gout ...................................................... 147
Chapter 14: Drugs For Gastrointestinal Problems .................................................................. 161
Chapter 15: Drugs Affecting The Hematologic System ........................................................... 172
Chapter 16: Drugs For Immunization And Immunomodulation ............................................. 188
Chapter 17: Drugs For Osteoporosis And Hormonal Problems .............................................. 197
Chapter 18: Drug Therapy For Diabetes ................................................................................. 214
Chapter 19: Drugs For Eye And Ear Problems ......................................................................... 229
Chapter 20: Over-The-Counter Drug Therapy......................................................................... 238
,UNIT I GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process In Lpn Practice
Multiple Choice
1. The Lpn Is Collecting Data For The Initial Assessment Of A Patient Upon Admission To A
Long-Term Care Facility Before Giving The Patient’s Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The
Lpn Consider To Be The Highest Priority?
A. Obtain Any Special Equipment That Will Be Needed To Give The Patient’s Drug.
B. Monitor The Patient For A Response To The Drug Given.
C. Collect Data About The Patient And The Patient’s Health Condition.
D. Review The Nursing Care Plan To Verify That It Is Accurate.
Answer: C
Collecting And Documenting Data About The Patient And The Patient’s Health Condition Is A
Critical Step Before Any Drugs Are Given. Information Regarding The Present Illness, Any Signs
And Symptoms, Review Of Medical Records, Drug History, And Vital Signs Are Needed Before
Drugs Are Given. Deciding On Special Equipment That Will Be Needed To Give The Patient’s
Drug Is Part Of The Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process. Monitoring The Patient For His
Response To Given Drug Is Part Of The Evaluation Stage Of The Nursing Process. Reviewing The
Nursing Care Plan To Verify That It Is Being Followed Accurately Is Part Of The Implementation
Stage Of The Nursing Process.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Applying Ref: P. 2
2. The Lpn Is Working With A Patient Tthbe Splman.Nwinsg Stage Of The Nursing Process
Related To The Patient’s Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The Lpn Take During This Stage?
A. Develop A Nursing Goal To Plan The Procedures Needed To Give Drug.
B. Develop A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The Drug’s Actions.
C. Determine That The Patient Is Experiencing The Expected Response To His Drug.
, D. Determine How Much The Patient Understands About His Drug.
Answer: D
Determining How Much The Patient Understands About His Drug Is Part Of The Diagnosis Phase
Of The Nursing Process. Developing A Nursing Goal To Plan The Procedures Needed To Give
Drug And Developing A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The Drug’s Actions Are Part Of
The Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Applying Ref: P. 2
3. You Are Teaching A Patient With Depression About The Potential Adverse Effects Of A
Prescribed Drug. What Part Of The Nursing Process Related To Drug Therapy Are You Engaging In
At This Point Of The Teaching Plan?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Diagnosis
Correct Ans>> C
In The Evaluation Phase Of The Nursing Process, The Lpn Understands And Teaches To The
Patient The Drug’s Therapeutic Effects, Expected Side Effects, And Potential Adverse Effects.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Remembering Ref: P. 2
4. Which Of The Following Is An Example Of Subjective Data
A. The Patient States She Has Pain In Her Left Arm.
B. The Medical Chart Has A Recorded Blood Pressure Of 128/88.
C. The Serum Potassium Level Is 3.8 Mmol/L.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 10TH
EDITION BY CONSTANCE G.
VISOVSKY PHD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN,
CHERYL H. ZAMBROSKI PHD, RN,
SHIRLEY M. HOSLER MSN, RN
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
Nursejournal
,Table Of Contents
UNIT I GENERAL PRINCIPLES .................................................................. 2
Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process In Lpn Practice ........................................ 2
Chapter 02: Legal, Regulatory, And Ethical Aspects Of Drug Administration ........................... 12
Chapter 03: Principles Of Pharmacology .................................................................................. 21
UNIT II PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION ................................. 36
Chapter 04: Drug Calculation: Preparing And Giving Drugs ..................................................... 36
UNIT III DRUG CATEGORIES ................................................................... 47
Chapter 05: Drugs For Bacterial Infections ............................................................................... 47
Chapter 06: Drugs For Tuberculosis, Fungal, And Parasitic Infections ...................................... 65
Chapter 07: Drugs For Viral And Retroviral Infections .............................................................. 74
Chapter 08: Drugs For Allergy And Respiratory Problems ........................................................ 87
Chapter 09: Drugs Affecting The Renal/Urinary And Cardiovascular Systems ......................... 97
Chapter 10: Drugs For Central Nervous System Problems ..................................................... 109
Chapter 11: Drugs For Mental Health ..................................................................................... 121
Chapter 12: Drugs For Pain Management............................................................................... 136
Chapter 13: Drugs For Inflammation, Arthritis, And Gout ...................................................... 147
Chapter 14: Drugs For Gastrointestinal Problems .................................................................. 161
Chapter 15: Drugs Affecting The Hematologic System ........................................................... 172
Chapter 16: Drugs For Immunization And Immunomodulation ............................................. 188
Chapter 17: Drugs For Osteoporosis And Hormonal Problems .............................................. 197
Chapter 18: Drug Therapy For Diabetes ................................................................................. 214
Chapter 19: Drugs For Eye And Ear Problems ......................................................................... 229
Chapter 20: Over-The-Counter Drug Therapy......................................................................... 238
,UNIT I GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Chapter 01: Pharmacology And The Nursing Process In Lpn Practice
Multiple Choice
1. The Lpn Is Collecting Data For The Initial Assessment Of A Patient Upon Admission To A
Long-Term Care Facility Before Giving The Patient’s Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The
Lpn Consider To Be The Highest Priority?
A. Obtain Any Special Equipment That Will Be Needed To Give The Patient’s Drug.
B. Monitor The Patient For A Response To The Drug Given.
C. Collect Data About The Patient And The Patient’s Health Condition.
D. Review The Nursing Care Plan To Verify That It Is Accurate.
Answer: C
Collecting And Documenting Data About The Patient And The Patient’s Health Condition Is A
Critical Step Before Any Drugs Are Given. Information Regarding The Present Illness, Any Signs
And Symptoms, Review Of Medical Records, Drug History, And Vital Signs Are Needed Before
Drugs Are Given. Deciding On Special Equipment That Will Be Needed To Give The Patient’s
Drug Is Part Of The Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process. Monitoring The Patient For His
Response To Given Drug Is Part Of The Evaluation Stage Of The Nursing Process. Reviewing The
Nursing Care Plan To Verify That It Is Being Followed Accurately Is Part Of The Implementation
Stage Of The Nursing Process.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Applying Ref: P. 2
2. The Lpn Is Working With A Patient Tthbe Splman.Nwinsg Stage Of The Nursing Process
Related To The Patient’s Prescribed Drugs. Which Action Should The Lpn Take During This Stage?
A. Develop A Nursing Goal To Plan The Procedures Needed To Give Drug.
B. Develop A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The Drug’s Actions.
C. Determine That The Patient Is Experiencing The Expected Response To His Drug.
, D. Determine How Much The Patient Understands About His Drug.
Answer: D
Determining How Much The Patient Understands About His Drug Is Part Of The Diagnosis Phase
Of The Nursing Process. Developing A Nursing Goal To Plan The Procedures Needed To Give
Drug And Developing A Teaching Plan For The Patient Regarding The Drug’s Actions Are Part Of
The Planning Phase Of The Nursing Process.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Applying Ref: P. 2
3. You Are Teaching A Patient With Depression About The Potential Adverse Effects Of A
Prescribed Drug. What Part Of The Nursing Process Related To Drug Therapy Are You Engaging In
At This Point Of The Teaching Plan?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Evaluation
D. Diagnosis
Correct Ans>> C
In The Evaluation Phase Of The Nursing Process, The Lpn Understands And Teaches To The
Patient The Drug’s Therapeutic Effects, Expected Side Effects, And Potential Adverse Effects.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Remembering Ref: P. 2
4. Which Of The Following Is An Example Of Subjective Data
A. The Patient States She Has Pain In Her Left Arm.
B. The Medical Chart Has A Recorded Blood Pressure Of 128/88.
C. The Serum Potassium Level Is 3.8 Mmol/L.
